To receive Value-Part credit for saltos or aerials, where must the landing occur?

• A. On the toes only.
• B. On the heel only.
• C. On the bottom of the foot.
• D. On the ball of the foot.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that a solid, value-part worthy landing for saltos or aerials must be made with full contact of the sole of the foot. Landing on the bottom of the foot shows proper weight absorption, balance, and control, which is what judges look for to award the value part.

Landing on the toes only fails to show that full sole contact and can indicate a rushed or unstable finish, while landing on the heel only also lacks the complete sole contact and stable weighted finish. The bottom of the foot covers the proper, full-sole landing that confirms the element was completed with the intended mechanics.